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Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo

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Outdoor dining
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 342 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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San Diego, CA
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Petco Park and Balboa Park. .This family-friendly condo is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • 25th - Commercial Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Humberto's Taco Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Longplay Hifi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gabriel Tortilleria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo

Located in a Historic District on the Slope above Downtown San Diego, this beautiful Queen Ann Victorian Loft accommodates up to 2 guests. This unit is completely private with a separate entry, living space, bathroom, bedroom (loft) and kitchen. No expense was spared in the design of this highly upgraded 2-level unit which features a spiral staircase providing access to the loft area. The living area features a leather couch, LED smart TV, dining table and chairs with beautiful drapes framing 4 oversized Victorian windows. The kitchen is upgraded complete with everything you will need to cook your own meals during your stay with us. The bathroom is equipped with plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and blow dryer. The Loft offers a queen bed as well as a single bed with pull-out storage drawers. All beds have memory foam mattresses. There is a full house fan and an air conditioner to maintain a comfortable environment. There are also 2 closets as well as built in storage areas containing a boogie board, beach chairs, make-up mirror and a high chair for the little ones. An additional LED smart TV is located in the loft complete with cable access and streaming capability. The unit is beautifully decorated with furniture and drapes of modern classic design. The property is located 5 minutes driving distance to the Convention Center, Gas Lamp district, Ball Park, Coronado Island, the Airport, Balboa Park and the Zoo. Freeway access is located around the corner and bus stop transits to and from downtown can be found within a block. All local beaches are within easy driving distance of the property. Some of Golden Hill’s most popular spots such as the Turf Club, Panchitas Bakery, Krakatoa Coffee Shop, Luigi's Pizza and Golden Hill Park are within walking distance. Additional features in the common areas include a Barbecue Grill, Gazebo with table and chairs and Fire Pit. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee and city views from the patio table and chairs provided on the front porch. Grill your favorite foods on a gourmet barbecue and relax with dinner under a lighted Gazebo. Share the day’s events and memories of your experiences in San Diego with your favorite beverage by the warmth of the fire pit. There is an on-site coin operated laundry. Enjoy these beautiful and unique accommodations while enjoying all the best that San Diego has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features rock climbing nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Care needed when using the spiral staircase/ loft.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Beautiful Loft Unit w/Spiral Stairs - Mins. to DT, Conv Center, Balboa Park, Zoo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elaine b.

Liked: Cleanliness

The accommodation was ideal and very well-stocked.

Excellent information and communication provided. Lovely appartment and not far to main attractions. Spiral staircase is a nice feature but beware you need to come down it in the night to use the toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

JULIAN R., UNITED STATES

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

NEED A LARGER TV, CARPET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. OTHERWISE GOOD PLACE AND LOCATION
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint escape

Easy online reservation ~ quaint Victorian hm with privacy to each unit. VRBO host is more than accommodating with attention to needed supplies, details, and info. Loved the moments spent there - relaxing!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., Haverhill, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location to Navy Base

First time to San Diego…. My son is stationed with Navy at gate 6. The drive to pick him up and drop off in morning was a quick 10 minutes drive. This unit worked perfect for us to cook home meals and grill in back yard. We even had a fire and s’mores. We will be back! Thank you John
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time

The condo is quaint, clean and small but had everything we needed. Didn’t love parking but John is a fantastic host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

Amaizing , Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to downtown

Great rental property close to downtown San Diego and the Gaslamp district. Easy walk and conveniently located. Property manager John very nice to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Worth S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Attention to Detail

We were in unit 6. It was clean top to bottom. After a day or so, I began to notice the numerous examples of the owner’s attention to detail, things like having wall hooks for hanging towels or coats in convenient locations throughout and automatic lights in the closets. Very happy with this VRBO.

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Place to Stay While in San Diego

Overall we had a great stay. It is a lovely place. There are beautiful roses and plants. Great location with good freeway access. John, the owner was very proactive and responsive when we had a question. Contacted us prior to and a day after arrival to ask how things were going with our stay. Two grills available for grilling meat, etc.... Only negative(s)...not much really, 1) spiral staircase was a little small and could be difficult to climb or descend. We have a handicapped daughter who did not want to sleep upstairs in the loft because she was scared to climb the staircase. 2) Loft was nice but did have some low ceilings in some places. Hit our heads a few times until we kept reminding ourselves to duck when getting in and out of bed. These are not major issues...just have to take care so while climbing up and down the stairs and getting in and out of bed. Only mention them so those booking can be aware...3) As mentioned in other reviews parking CAN be a bit challenging, especially if you get back late in the evening. None of these are major detractors and we highly recommend John's property for a stay in San Diego. Property is close to downtown, Petco Park and the trolley stations so you can go anywhere covered by the trolley. Again...we highly recommend and will very likely use this property for our future stays (we travel to SD once or twice a year).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

a great place to stay

We liked the stay here, it is all they say it is, close to a lot of different things, to do and eat, clean and neat. Scott& Roxanne
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., Pleasant Ridge, MI

Charming flat, great location

We have so enjoyed our stay in Sherman Heights. This is a perfect location, we walked all over the city and felt very centrally located. We never had more than a 3 minute wait when we called for an uber and despite the homeless population of the this fine city, never felt unsafe. I would highly recommend this property and we hope to return. John is a most accommodating and thoughtful host. Be sure to hit the taco stand across the street!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Maxine R.

Unique, conveniently located home

Clean, well-cared for home near Gaslamp district and walking to harbor (a long walk) Only complaints were stained carpet and a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ladonna S.

Very convenient to the Zoo ad Balboa park

We enjoyed our stay in San Diego and the Condo was in a great location for what we wanted to do. John was very helpful with information on grocery stores and the beach locations. The only thing that would have been nice is to have 2 chair in the living room so the 4 of us could have watched a movie together. 2 of us has to set on the floor. That was hard for me. We would stay there again the next time we are in San Diego and bring chairs if none are provided. The hide-a-bed was not comfortable but are they ever. Thanks for contributing to an overall enjoyable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Boyd B.

Clean and secure. A perfect home base for your San Diego area adventure.

Our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children ages 10-16) enjoyed our stay very much. It was snug with 5 but we spent most of our time exploring the area, not in the rental. If two people don’t mind sharing a queen size sofa sleeper - two of our kids didn’t mind - it comfortably sleeps 5. John was very kind, checking in mid-stay to make sure our needs were met and offering his knowledge of the area. Our only regret was waiting until our last night to use the lighted gazebo in the back...we should have found that sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

emiko q., Illinoi

It was ok for 5 people

The location was not bad. The house structure was unique. There were 6 rooms which the room has big loft where have a twin bed and a queen size bed. Everything nice and clean very pleased. One issue was parking. We almost never park our vehicle in front of house. We drove circle around block couple times to find open spot for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eaden R.

Good location and a nice clean apartment

15 minute walk to gas lamp district and a 7 minute drive to Balboa park, the apartment is located in a nice neighborhood. It's clean and tidy. We stayed there 3 girls and we had a great time, the only thing is there was a bit of a funky smell (but bearable). Overall i would recommend you to stay in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Donna R., Dubai, UAE (from Canada)

Great location for the downtown area

We were a family of 4 staying at this property. We were going to Comic Con and the best thing was that we had free parking and were walking distance to the convention center or a cheap Uber ride! Our 2 adult boys stayed in the loft while we stayed on the sofa bed which was not the comfiest. We also had most dinners at the property and unfortunately there was not a proper table to sit at. There was a small glass table but only with 2 stools. So we ended up eating picnic style in the middle of the small living room. John, however, was easy to reach. We had a small issue with the air conditioner and it was fixed right away. There is also a washing machine on site and he provided and replenished the quarters needed to run it. The property is small and clean with great airflow in a relatively quiet area. It is perfect if wanting to explore the downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Great location!

We loved our stay in San Diego! We were close to many attractions with easy access to all. Comfortable stay for our family of 4 with 2 teens. Loved having the onsite laundry facility. Definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

The House is a beautiful place. It was comfortable and quiet.

It was a great place to stay. It was a very clean and well thought out space. We had the loft room. Our kids (9,4) said it was their favorite place to stay. It was a 10 to 15 minute drive to all the major attractions. It was a 10 minute walk into the Downtown area. We enjoyed this little spot in our heaven.

10/10 Excellent

Leane H., Mesa, AZ

They paid attention to all the details

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little place. It was clean and quiet. Every day we seemed to find another surprise that would allow us to enjoy our stay including a few boogie boards, a beach chair, beach towels, a step stool to help the kids reach the sink etc. The kitchen was stocked with the essentials and a few extras if we wanted to eat in. This was our first HomeAway experience and it set the bar high. We would definitely recommend this place. It was a great location centrally located from everyplace we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Excellent location, well maintained property

We recently stayed for a week with our 3 children (7,11 & 13). This property was mainly used for sleeping- there are so many things to do nearby! Coronado Island, the Zoo, Whale Watching etc. And it's just 2 hours to LA. We were comfortable and slept well. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to experience a neighborhood space with character. Can't wait to come back!

6/10 Okay

Jayson H.

It was "Nice"

This property was nice and as described. The owner was friendly and helpful. I have no complaints and would consider staying here again. I would say, however, that the property just wasn't quite as nice as I expected from the pics when I checked in vs. when I booked it. You can tell it has had some wear and tear since the pics were taken. Another notable may be that the house is split up into 5 or so apartments and it looks like the garage has been converted to another living space, so just a heads up that I didn't realize until check-in. I hesitated to even leave this kind of feedback because I don't feel like I was misled, but felt other potential renters may find the feedback helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Wonderful Place to Stay!

We truly enjoyed the apartment. Very clean and well maintained. Comfortable beds (slept like a baby). Kitchen and bathroom stocked with everything we needed to feel at home. It was quite obvious that there is much attention spent on details for a wonderful stay. John touched base a couple times to ensure we had everything we needed for our stay and offer any assistance to help make our stay the best it could be. Being from Houston, TX, we took full advantage of the nice front porch to enjoy early morning coffee and evening relaxation with cool breeze and no humidity! The gardens are beautiful with lots of flowers to enjoy. The washer and dryer on the premises came in handy for us. The location was close enough and offered easy access to popular areas. But just far enough to be quiet and have less traffic. There is a great taco restaurant a couple blocks for great breakfast burritos and late night taco snack. There is a small Catholic church just around the corner. A grocery store a few blocks away. Oh and finally, a great place to catch Pokémon with a stop and a gym each with in a block of the house. Our stay was wonderful, I will highly recommend it to friends traveling to San Diego!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Great place to stay!

This Victorian property is beautiful. Comfortable, close to many San Diego attractions. Very nicely furnished, secure, quiet neighborhood. The property owner checked in to see if we were satisfied. We were very satisfied and will definitely consider this property again on our next trip to San Diego.

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

Close to everything in San Diego

We immediately were taken with the charm of Old Victorian, but the unit had some nice upgrades that make it modern, like the updated kitchen and bathroom. The unit served my wife and 2 kids very well as a respite from all that San Diego has to offer. The outdoor amenities were an added bonus for organizing our day in the morning. It's proximity to the Gaslamp District and downtown makes it a great choice for dining and people watching. We highly recommend this vacation rental for families. John was very attentive to every need and kept in touch before, during and after our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016